ichard Ross Jr. has been faithfully serving the citizens of Philadelphia
with the Police Department since his appointment in 1989.
On August 2nd, 2005, Mayor John F. Street appointed Captain Richard
Ross to the rank of Deputy Police Commissioner. He presently holds
the title of Deputy Police Commissioner of Internal Affairs and
Gun Control Strategies. Deputy Commissioner Ross is a 17 year
veteran of the department. He began his career in the 9th Police
District. His other assignments included: Patrol Sergeant 6th
District, Sergeant East Detectives, Lieutenant 35th District,
Lieutenant Homicide Unit, Captain 14th District, and Captain Homicide
Unit.
Richard Ross is a highly respected veteran of the department with
a reputation for intelligence, fairness, professionalism and integrity.
He was born and raised in the City of Philadelphia.
Deputy Commissioner Ross is a graduate of Central High School.
He has a B.A. in Labor & Industrial Relations from Penn State
University. He has a Master's degree in Criminal Justice from
Saint Joseph's University. In addition, he is a graduate of the
F.B.I. National Academy and the Northwestern University Traffic
Institute and Leadership Philadelphia.
02.28.06
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